Table 2.
Self-reported health and lifestyle characteristics of our participants.
| “Have you ever had…” | No Chronic Pain (n=14) | Chronic Pain (n=33) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Blood Pressure, no. (%) | 5 (35.7) | 15 (45.5) | 0.537* |
| Diabetes, no. (%) | 1 (7.1) | 3 (9.0) | 0.827* |
| Anemia, no. (%) | 5 (38.5) | 12 (36.4) | 0.966 |
| Heart Trouble, no. (%) | 2 (14.3) | 3 (9.0) | 0.597 |
| Asthma, no. (%) | 3 (21.4) | 2 (6.1) | 0.118 |
| Bronchitis, no. (%) | 6 (52.6) | 16 (48.5) | 0.724 |
| Allergies, no. (%) | 7 (50.0) | 16 (48.5) | 0.775 |
| Cancer, no. (%) | 6 (52.6) | 13 (39.4) | 0.825 |
| Lung Disease, no. (%) | 1 (7.1) | 0 (0) | 0.121 |
| Kidney Trouble, no. (%) | 3 (21.4) | 3 (9.0) | 0.246 |
| Liver Trouble, no. (%) | 1 (7.1) | 2 (6.1) | 0.890 |
| Mononucleosis, no. (%) | 3 (21.4) | 6 (18.2) | 0.796 |
| Measles, no. (%) | 13 (92.9) | 28 (84.8) | 0.452 |
| Migraine, no. (%) | 1 (7.1) | 5 (15.2) | 0.452 |
| Skin Disease, no. (%) | 4 (28.6) | 7 (21.2) | 0.586 |
| Thyroid Problems, no. (%) | 3 (21.4) | 7 (21.2) | 0.987 |
| Ulcer, no. (%) | 4 (28.6) | 14 (42.4) | 0.472 |
| Do you exercise regularly, no. (%) | 14 (100) | 23 (69.7) | 0.020 |
| Do you smoke, no. (%) | 1 (7.1) | 2 (6.0) | 0.890 |
| Do you drink alcoholic drinks, no. (%) | 10 (71.4) | 17 (51.5) | 0.207 |